Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Solicitors in St Helens Providing Expert Legal Advice
Haygarth Jones is a St Helens-based law firm with over three decades of experience in delivering tailored legal solutions. Established in 1989, we specialise in Family Law and Criminal Law, combining traditional values with modern legal expertise to serve individuals across Merseyside. Our team, led by Partner Christopher Bivon and Associate Katharine Gore, brings over 30 years of combined experience to every case. We prioritise empathy and integrity, offering sensitive support during family law disputes and robust representation in criminal proceedings. As a Legal Aid-contracted firm, we ensure accessible justice for eligible clients while maintaining a commitment to excellence.Our history of amalgamations and continuous operation in St Helens since the early 20th century underscores our deep-rooted community presence. We operate 24/7 for urgent criminal matters and maintain accreditation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our approach balances practical advice with proactive problem-solving to achieve successful client outcomes. Katharine Gore's membership in Resolution further demonstrates our dedication to non-confrontational family law solutions. With offices relocated to Corporation Street in 2015, we continue to blend tradition with contemporary legal practice.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Law
Legal Aid
Divorce
Social Services
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in Family and Criminal Law
- Our criminal department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- We hold a Legal Aid contract for both Family and Criminal Law matters
- Katharine Gore is a member of Resolution, the national family law organisation
- SRA-accredited firm with continuous operation in St Helens since 1989
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Very helpful
Easy to talk to
Professional service
Services
Family Law
Our Family Law department provides compassionate guidance through relationship breakdowns, financial settlements, and child arrangement disputes. We specialise in sensitive handling of domestic violence cases and offer Resolution-approved processes to minimise conflict. Our solicitors help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations with practical legal solutions.
Criminal Law
Haygarth Jones offers 24/7 criminal law representation from police station through to Crown Court proceedings. We handle cases ranging from motoring offences to serious crimes like murder and drug conspiracies. Our experienced team provides immediate support and strategic defence planning for all criminal matters.
Legal Aid
We assess client eligibility for Legal Aid in both family and criminal cases. For those qualifying, we provide full representation under our SRA-regulated contract. When Legal Aid isn't available, we offer transparent private payment options with upfront cost estimates for all legal services.
Social Services
Our solicitors advise on Local Authority involvement in family matters, including child protection proceedings. We represent clients in social services cases, communicating with authorities to protect parental rights while ensuring children's welfare remains paramount throughout the legal process.
Domestic Violence
We provide specialist support for domestic violence victims, offering urgent injunction applications and ongoing legal protection. Our team handles sensitive cases with trauma-informed approaches, combining immediate safety measures with long-term legal solutions for affected individuals and families.
People
Christopher Bivon
Partner
Partner and Head of Criminal Law with Haygarth Jones since 2003. Qualified solicitor since 1998, specialising in serious criminal cases including murder, sexual assault, and drug conspiracies. Provides 24/7 legal representation.
Katharine Gore
Associate Solicitor
Family Law specialist since 2005, member of Resolution. Handles divorce, financial settlements, and child custody cases. Combines legal expertise with compassionate support for clients during emotionally challenging family law matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law and Criminal Law, including divorce, child arrangements, domestic violence cases, and criminal defence from police station to Crown Court.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
We assess eligibility for Legal Aid in both Family and Criminal Law cases. If you don't qualify, we offer transparent private payment options with upfront cost estimates.
Are you available for urgent matters?
Our Criminal Law department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent matters requiring immediate legal representation.
Do you handle child protection cases?
Yes, we represent clients in social services cases involving child protection proceedings, providing expert legal advice while safeguarding parental rights and children's welfare.
